Since the early 2000s, Saransk has been the base for one of Russia's clubs for historical fencing, a sport that includes the study, reenactment, replication and performance of European swordplay from centuries ago.

Because of his background in dance, Curran fills the stage with dancing, swordplay, fighting and whimsical movement, which is a refreshing contrast to the usual stand-and-deliver style of many opera stagings.

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